4th Grade

Mrs. Lobo

CLASSROOM RULES

Be seated in your place.

Ask permission before leaving your seat.

Raise your hand to be heard.

Speak politely.

Change classes in an orderly manner.

Grade Four Curriculum

RELIGION

Fourth graders will learn through stories, activities, Scripture, prayer, discussion and reflection about their Catholic faith. Catholic values are discussed and integrated not only in Religion, but in all learning. The focus is on:

God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit

Planning, assisting in liturgy and other forms of worship

The sacraments

Service

Liturgical seasons

Morality

Church structure

LANGUAGE ARTS/READING

The Language Arts Program includes reading, writing, speaking, listening, and the study of literature. The components of the program emphasize the development of those skills that allow students to read with fluency, comprehend and interpret written materials, communicate well, and listen and speak effectively. The skills acquired and understood are applied and reinforced in all content areas.

READING/LITERATURE

Children through the textbook will experience authentic literature in the form of poetry, folktales, nonfiction, fiction, biographies, fantasies and plays. Reading fluency will develop and improve as students are presented with the following skills:

Understanding cause and effect

Understanding plot

Identifying figurative language

Sequencing events of a story

Analyzing details

Using context clues & other resources to enhance vocabulary

Identifying the characteristics of fiction

Stating the author’s purpose

Creating graphic organizers

Self-correct while reading

Interpret pronunciation key and diacritical marks in a dictionary or glossary

WRITING

Fourth grade students use writing to convey meaning.

Students will:

Write legibly using cursive

Write multiple sequential paragraphs on a given topic

Apply grammar and mechanics

Parts of speech

Tenses

Punctuation

Construct an outline

Use the writing process including pre-writing, writing, revising, editing, and final draft

Write in multiple forms

Narrative, descriptive and persuasive essays

Book reviews

LISTENING/SPEAKING

Fourth grade students will listen for understanding, follow directions and respond appropriately to the speaker. Students will use acquired language and vocabulary to express opinions.

They will:

Present material orally

Make presentations to individuals and small groups

Participate in small & large group discussion

Express ideas clearly when speaking

Give a ” how-to” speech

TECHNOLOGY & REFERENCE SKILLS

Fourth grade students will study, retain and use information from a variety of sources.

Students will:

Retrieve materials using a library classification system

Define a research topic through key word searches

Combine text, use of other tools to create a project

Use tool bar and menus

Create and use a database

Understand copyright violations

Create a multimedia presentation

MATHEMATICS

Fourth grade students acquire a knowledge of mathematics and the ability to apply math skills to solve problems through the use of the textbook, extended activities, and hands on experiences.

Students will:

Identify place value

Identify, describe & compare relationships of points and lines

Multiply and divide 2, 3, & 4 digit numbers

Describe and use patterns

Add and subtract fractions

Use decimals with the four operations

Measure and compare units of length, capacity and weight

Compare and construct geometric shapes

Graph and explain data

Solve problems with one variable

Demonstrate problem solving strategies

SCIENCE

Students use concrete, hands-on experiences to understand science in the physical and natural world around them. They learn through observing, predicting, questioning and explaining.

Students will:

Explain relationship of living things to their environment

Describe characteristics of light and sound

Describe and use simple electrical circuit

Identify and classify rocks

Identify effects on water, rock cycles

Identify constellations

Describe factors affecting ecosystems

SOCIAL STUDIES

Fourth grade students acquire social and cultural understanding of the world around them.

The focus will be:

Immigration and cultural appreciation

Regions of the U.S.

Geography/map skills

Government

Illinois history

Meeting needs through goods and services

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

In fourth grade, students learn and explore factors that affect a healthy lifestyle.

Students will develop and maintain:

Muscle strength, cardiovascular endurance & flexibility

Rules, safety and strategies of sports and games

Sportsmanship and participation in sports and games

ART

In fourth grade, students will have the opportunity to express themselves in various art forms.

Students will:

Use elements and principles of art to express ideas

Interpret artistic products and experiences

Learn how art reflects and shapes society and life

MUSIC

In fourth grade, students will have the opportunity to participate in music activities and to develop an appreciation for music.